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_53 (average VARCHAR, place INTEGER)
### Question:
WHAT IS THE TOTAL AVERAGE WITH A PLACE SMALLER THAN 1?
### Answer:
SELECT COUNT(average) FROM table_name_53 WHERE place < 1