text: Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
  ### Context:
  CREATE TABLE table_name_89 (score INTEGER, year VARCHAR, placement VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  What is the lowest score for a year before 2008 and had 3rd place?
  ### Answer:
  SELECT MIN(score) FROM table_name_89 WHERE year < 2008 AND placement = "3rd"