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 (distance VARCHAR, date VARCHAR)
### Question:
What was the distance of the race on saturday, august 23?
### Answer:
SELECT distance FROM table_name_59 WHERE date = "saturday, august 23"