The Athletics Integrity Unit has cleared Chinese long jumper Wang Jianan following a failed doping test, with hospital security cameras providing crucial evidence in the case.
Wang tested positive for terbutaline during an out-of-competition screening in November 2024. The substance treats breathing difficulties in asthma patients.
The China Anti-Doping Agency investigated the circumstances surrounding the positive result. Their review determined Wang inhaled the drug passively while visiting a hospital with a family member receiving nebulizer treatment.
Wang captured China’s first-ever men’s world long jump title in Eugene, Oregon during the 2022 World Championships. His winning mark of 8.36 meters made history for Asian athletics.
The 29-year-old athlete has achieved notable success throughout his career. He earned bronze at the 2015 World Championships and claimed gold at both the 2018 and 2023 Asian Games. Wang also won the world junior title in 2014 and the Asian Championships in 2013.
The AIU conducted an independent review of Chinada’s findings. Investigators examined security footage from the hospital and medical records documenting the patient visit. An independent scientific expert analyzed the evidence and concluded passive transfer of terbutaline to Wang could not be ruled out.
The AIU found no irregularities in the documentation or video files provided by Chinese anti-doping officials.
Wang holds a personal best of 8.47 meters outdoors, set at altitude in Guiyang in June 2018. He has recorded double-digit legal competitions over 8.20 meters in his career. His indoor best stands at 8.18 meters from March 2016 in Nanjing.
He placed eighth at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris and fifth at the 2016 Games.
Chinada determined Wang held no fault or negligence for the anti-doping violation. He will face no suspension from competition.
“The AIU investigations team conducted a comprehensive review of the documents and the CCTV video files provided by CHINADA (the latter, both in terms of their file structure and content) and concluded that there was nothing suspicious about them,” the Athletics Integrity Unit release said.
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