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