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_96 (event VARCHAR, year VARCHAR, result VARCHAR)
### Question:
In which event before 2001 did the athlete place 16th?
### Answer:
SELECT event FROM table_name_96 WHERE year < 2001 AND result = "16th"