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Ten individuals also participated in an individual interview. <\/jats:p><jats:p> Results: DEAB and concerns about body image were widespread among participants. The mean EDSA score approached the high-risk threshold for ED, while the EDE-Q score remained below the diagnostic cutoff value. Both scores were significantly higher in females than males. EDE-Q scores in aesthetic sports were twofold greater than in gravitational sports. Two main themes convey the athletes\u2019 perspectives: perception of an ideal body image in sports and perceived strong association between athletic performance level and weight or body shape, with sub-themes depicting the influence of various stakeholders and the sports environment, the experience of DEAB, and the athlete\u2019s journey. <\/jats:p><jats:p> Conclusions: Identifying ED among athletes participating in weight-sensitive sports requires a broad approach not limited to ED diagnostic criteria and should encompass those displaying DEAB, thus emphasizing prevention. 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