Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: CREATE TABLE table_name_40 (fastest_time__s_ VARCHAR, athlete VARCHAR)

### Question ###
What is the fastest time for athlete Jason Smyth?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT fastest_time__s_ FROM table_name_40 WHERE athlete = "jason smyth"