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_59 (points INTEGER, entrant VARCHAR, year VARCHAR)
### Question:
What is the total amount of points that Christy has in the years before 1954?
### Answer:
SELECT SUM(points) FROM table_name_59 WHERE entrant = "christy" AND year < 1954