Class of 2026
Active: 1995 - 201610 Open Victories
Kevin Wong is one of the most decorated beach volleyball players ever to come out of Hawaii, and his career reads like a highlight reel of the sport's biggest stages. A Honolulu native, Wong first made his name at UCLA, where he was a three-time All-American and helped the Bruins capture NCAA championships in 1993 and 1995 before graduating with a degree in economics.
Turning pro, Wong went on to a 15-year career on the international and domestic tours. His signature achievement came at the Manhattan Beach Open — widely known as the "Wimbledon of Beach Volleyball" and the sport's oldest and most prestigious title. Wong won it twice, first in 2001 alongside Stein Metzger, then again in 2003 with Eric Fonoimoana, cementing his place among the tournament's champions.
On the international stage, Wong won FIVB World Tour gold medals in 2002 (Espinho, Portugal) and 2010 (The Hague, Netherlands, with Casey Jennings), and represented Team USA at the 2000 Sydney Olympics, finishing fifth alongside partner Rob Heidger. In 2007, he teamed up with Olympic legend Karch Kiraly on the AVP Tour — a pairing that paid tribute to both generations of the game.
Beyond his own play, Wong became a recognizable face of the sport, earning a spot on People Magazine's "50 Most Beautiful People" list in 2000. After retiring from competition, he transitioned seamlessly into broadcasting, serving as an NBC Sports analyst for the 2012 London and 2016 Rio Olympic Games. He also returned home to Hawaii to found Spike and Serve, a nonprofit dedicated to growing youth volleyball in the islands — passing the game he loves on to the next generation.
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