What was the preliminary average for the one who had a semifinal average of 8.966 (3)?
CREATE TABLE table_16323766_3 (
    preliminary_average VARCHAR,
    semifinal_average VARCHAR
)
SELECT preliminary_average FROM table_16323766_3 WHERE semifinal_average = "8.966 (3)"
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 was the preliminary average for the one who had a semifinal average of 8.966 (3)? ### Input: CREATE TABLE table_16323766_3 (
    preliminary_average VARCHAR,
    semifinal_average VARCHAR
) ### Response: SELECT preliminary_average FROM table_16323766_3 WHERE semifinal_average = "8.966 (3)"