Elite athletes are at elevated risk for disordered eating psychopathology and many associated physical and mental health risks. Despite this higher prevalence and debilitating impact on health and performance, limited research has investigated the risk factors of disordered eating in elite athletes specifically. The ASPIRE study, run through the Translational Health Research Institute, Western Sydney University, has 4 aims:

• Improve our understanding of risk and protective factors for disordered eating, specifically in elite athletes.
• Improve our understanding of barriers and facilitators of help-seeking for disordered eating in elite athletes.
• Improve screening tools for disordered eating in elite athletes to facilitate early identification and intervention.
• Develop interventions based on the risk factors and barriers/facilitator of help-seeking above, specifically tailored for elite athletes

To accomplish these aims, we have conducted a systematic review and meta-synthesis of qualitative research into elite athletes’ experiences with disordered eating (https://doi.org/10.1002/eat.24205) and an umbrella review of disordered eating in elite athletes, including prevalence and risk factors (https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13144171). Finally, in partnership with the Australian Institute of Sport, we are currently undertaking a longitudinal survey-based study of elite athletes with 3 waves over 12 months. These findings will inform the development of interventions for disordered eating in elite athletes.