Chinese long jumper Wang Jianan has been cleared of doping after the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) confirmed that his positive result was caused by a passive inhalation of banned substance.

Wang Jianan in action during the men's long jump final of the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary on Aug. 24, 2023. (Xinhua/Meng Dingbo)

The China Anti-Doping Agency (CHINADA) announced Monday that Wang bore no fault or negligence for anti-doping rule violation after an out-of-competition test on November 1, 2024 returned a positive result.

According to CHINADA, Wang inadvertently inhaled terbutaline particles in the air while accompanying a family member who was receiving nebulizer treatment.

After the AIU received the case file from CHINADA for its review, it filed a protective appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport on May 1, 2025. The AIU later withdrew the appeal on November 11 after reviewing all case materials. CHINADA then publicly disclosed the ruling in line with World Anti-Doping Code requirements.

Wang, 29, claimed bronze at the 2015 World Championships in Beijing with a jump of 8.18 meters, becoming the first Asian athlete to medal in the men's long jump at the event. He won the world title in Eugene in 2022 with an 8.36-meter leap, making him China's first male world champion in a field event.

A two-time Asian Games gold medalist, Wang competed in qualifying at China's 15th National Games on November 17 but did not reach the final. Afterwards, he said in a social media post that he underwent surgery earlier this year and plans to continue his recovery with the goal of returning next season.