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_69 (notes VARCHAR, position VARCHAR, event VARCHAR, year VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  What was the notes of the 400 m event before 2004 with a position of 12th (h)?
  ### Answer:
  SELECT notes FROM table_name_69 WHERE event = "400 m" AND year < 2004 AND position = "12th (h)"