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_87 (bronze INTEGER, silver VARCHAR, total VARCHAR)
### Question:
What is the average number of bronze medals when the team's silver are more than 1 but the total medals are less than 9?
### Answer:
SELECT AVG(bronze) FROM table_name_87 WHERE silver > 1 AND total < 9