I wanted to be involved with the Tour de Pier to honor my dad, Alio Fonoimoana. He died of liver cancer. It was amazing through all of his pain that he was more concerned about others than his own well-being. I cherish his unselfishness.” – Eric Fonoimoana
Professional volleyball player Eric Fonoimoana won an Olympic Gold Medal at the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia. Eric has been a dominant and consistent force on the AVP Tour, winning at least one tournament for seven straight years between 1998 and 2004. A true local community activist and Manhattan Beach native, Eric has dedicated much of his winnings and time off the beach to help inner-city kids excel in school and volleyball. Currently, he is a licensed Real Estate Broker specializing in Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach and Redondo Beach.