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_68 (rank INTEGER, date VARCHAR)
### Question:
Date of 7 september 1996 includes which highest rank athlete?
### Answer:
SELECT MAX(rank) FROM table_name_68 WHERE date = "7 september 1996"