Richard P. Burgunder III is a former professional extreme athlete turned sports diplomat who specializes in Sport for Development and Peace (SDP). He has built a legacy defined by record-breaking performances, multiple championship titles, and successful summits of the world’s most iconic peaks. Burgunder has been widely recognized for his leadership in sports with appearances on Beyond the Game, CBS, ESPN Radio, Fox Sports, GROE TV, NBC, TASS News Agency, The Early Show, and XTERRA TV.