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_54 (year INTEGER, silver VARCHAR)
### Question:
WHAT YEAR HAS A SILVER FOR MATTHIAS MERZ?
### Answer:
SELECT MIN(year) FROM table_name_54 WHERE silver = "matthias merz"