total , how many racers competed in the race , whether they finished or not ?
CREATE TABLE table_204_262 (
    id number,
    "rank" number,
    "athlete" text,
    "time" text,
    "notes" text,
    "q" text
)
SELECT COUNT("athlete") FROM table_204_262
Below are sql tables schemas paired with instruction that describes a task. Using valid SQLite, write a response that appropriately completes the request for the provided tables. ### Instruction: total , how many racers competed in the race , whether they finished or not ? ### Input: CREATE TABLE table_204_262 (
    id number,
    "rank" number,
    "athlete" text,
    "time" text,
    "notes" text,
    "q" text
) ### Response: SELECT COUNT("athlete") FROM table_204_262