Andorran skier Roger Puig tied for fourth in the World Cup downhill in Tignes, France, earning 50 points and

Andorran para-alpine skier Roger Puig secured fourth place in the World Cup downhill in Tignes, France, tying with Canada's Alexis Guimond on identical times.

Puig posted a reliable performance on the course set to host next year's Para-alpine World Championships. He clocked the sixth-best time in the first sector, eighth in the second, and fourth overall, demonstrating clean lines and consistent speed. The finish added 50 World Cup points to his tally, holding him sixth in the downhill rankings and lifting his career-high overall total to 420 points.

Puig noted small mistakes that dropped precious tenths, potentially costing a podium. A second downhill race follows on Wednesday at the venue.

The result built on strong preparation in Tignes. In Tuesday's delayed first training session, after organizers cleared built-up snow for safety, Puig took second with a cautious approach focused on completion rather than raw pace.

He followed up Wednesday with third place in the second training, where athletes pushed closer to race conditions with tighter splits and bolder lines. "I completed a very strong run and felt comfortable. The equipment performed well, giving us real confidence," Puig said, while adding room remained for refinement ahead of the competitions.