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_40 (place VARCHAR, round_1 VARCHAR, year VARCHAR)
### Question:
Round 1 of beat lee janzen 3&2, and a Year smaller than 1998 has what total number of place?
### Answer:
SELECT COUNT(place) FROM table_name_40 WHERE round_1 = "beat lee janzen 3&2" AND year < 1998