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_8 (gold INTEGER, nation VARCHAR)
### Question:
what is the highest gold when the nation is total and the total is less than 24?
### Answer:
SELECT MAX(gold) FROM table_name_8 WHERE nation = "total" AND "total" < 24