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_16 (event VARCHAR, placed VARCHAR, year VARCHAR)
### Question:
What event placed bronze earlier than 1987?
### Answer:
SELECT event FROM table_name_16 WHERE placed = "bronze" AND year < 1987