what is the total number of athletes that competed ?
CREATE TABLE table_204_713 (
    id number,
    "rank" number,
    "bib" number,
    "athlete" text,
    "country" text,
    "time" text,
    "deficit" text
)
SELECT COUNT("athlete") FROM table_204_713
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: what is the total number of athletes that competed ? ### Input: CREATE TABLE table_204_713 (
    id number,
    "rank" number,
    "bib" number,
    "athlete" text,
    "country" text,
    "time" text,
    "deficit" text
) ### Response: SELECT COUNT("athlete") FROM table_204_713