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_98 (gold INTEGER, nation VARCHAR, total VARCHAR)
### Question:
What is the sum of all gold medals for Algeria when total medals is less than 3?
### Answer:
SELECT SUM(gold) FROM table_name_98 WHERE nation = "algeria" AND total < 3