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_61 (gold INTEGER, rank VARCHAR, silver VARCHAR, nation VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  How many gold medals for Bulgaria (BUL) with 2 silvers and a less than 18 rank?
  ### Answer:
  SELECT SUM(gold) FROM table_name_61 WHERE silver = 2 AND nation = "bulgaria (bul)" AND rank < 18