Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.

### Instruction:
In which position did Iljuštšenko finish in the European Championships held prior to 2008?

### Inputs:
table_name: table, columns: ['Year', 'Competition', 'Venue', 'Position', 'Notes']

### Response:
SELECT Position FROM table WHERE Year < 2008 AND Competition = european championships