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_17 (total INTEGER, nation VARCHAR, rank VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  What is the lowest total from United States with a Rank smaller than 2?
  ### Answer:
  SELECT MIN(total) FROM table_name_17 WHERE nation = "united states" AND rank < 2