Team Brink Bodybuilding, led by Petaluma coach and INBA/PNBA Natural Bodybuilding Hall of Fame inductee Chris Jantz, enjoyed an unforgettable weekend at the 2026 INBA/PNBA California Naturals & Wolfpack Classic, earning multiple championships, professional cards, and special awards while celebrating the strength of the local community that helped make it all possible.
Held annually in Sonoma County since 2005, the California Naturals has become one of Northern California’s premier drug-tested natural bodybuilding competitions, bringing together athletes of all ages who share a passion for health, fitness, and personal excellence.
After more than a year of preparation, Team Brink brought eight athletes to this year’s event, producing one of the team’s strongest performances to date.
Twenty-year-old Eliot Brooker won the Junior Bodybuilding title before capturing both the Open Classic Physique and Open Bodybuilding Overall Championships, earning professional status in both divisions while also receiving the show’s Best Poser Award.
Sarah Azevedo earned first place in both the Novice and Open Bikini Diva divisions, securing her professional card.
Biviany Hernandez won the Overall Wellness title, earned her professional card, and received the Most Symmetrical Award.
Ryan Nolan earned professional status after winning the Open Sports Model division while also taking first place in both Junior Masters Sports Model and Junior Masters Classic Physique.
Additional Team Brink athletes also enjoyed outstanding performances:
• Jerry Keo — 1st Place, Novice Bodybuilding
• Mimi Patterson — 1st Place, Ultra Masters Women’s Physique; 2nd Place, Grand Masters Women’s Physique
• John Hogan — 1st Place, Masters Bodybuilding; 1st Place, Grand Masters Bodybuilding
Coach Jantz also competed in the professional Wolfpack division for athletes over age 50, winning the PNBA Pro Grand Masters Championship while receiving the show’s prestigious Most Muscular Award.
“For me, the greatest reward wasn’t standing on stage,” Jantz said. “It was watching our athletes accomplish goals they’ve spent more than a year working toward. Seeing that confidence, excitement, and pride is why I love coaching.”
One of the weekend’s most meaningful moments came during the awards ceremony when Jantz accepted his championship sword and prize money alongside his young son, Christian, who spent the day supporting both his father and the entire Team Brink family.
Following the competition, Team Brink continued a tradition that has become part of the team’s culture by celebrating together at Redwood Cafe in Cotati. More than a decade ago, Jantz worked with Redwood Cafe to help develop its popular bodybuilding menu, which remains on the menu today and continues to be a favorite destination for Team Brink athletes after competitions, workouts, and community gatherings. The team was welcomed by new owner Catalina, who joined in celebrating the athletes’ accomplishments and expressed excitement about continuing that relationship.
“One of my favorite parts of coaching is supporting the local community that has supported us for so many years,” said Jantz. “Whether it’s local gyms, restaurants, photographers, or small businesses, we’re all stronger when we support one another.”
With three new professional athletes, multiple championships, and countless personal victories, the weekend served as another reminder that natural bodybuilding is about far more than trophies.
It’s about building healthier people, stronger communities, and lifelong friendships.
Team Brink results
2026 INBA/PNBA California Naturals & Wolfpack Classic
Eliot Brooker (20)
• Junior Bodybuilding — 1st Place
• Open Classic Physique — 1st Place (Pro Card)
• Open Bodybuilding — 1st Place (Pro Card)
• Best Poser Award
Sarah Azevedo (39)
• Novice Bikini Diva — 1st Place
• Open Bikini Diva — 1st Place (Pro Card)
Jerry Keo (33)
• Novice Bodybuilding — 1st Place
Mimi Patterson (67)
• Ultra Masters Women’s Physique — 1st Place
• Grand Masters Women’s Physique — 2nd Place
Coach Chris Jantz (57)
• PNBA Pro Grand Masters Bodybuilding — 1st Place
• Most Muscular Award
Biviany Hernandez (30)
• Open Wellness — 1st Place (Pro Card)
• Most Symmetrical Award
Ryan Nolan (39)
• Open Sports Model — 1st Place (Pro Card)
• Junior Masters Sports Model — 1st Place
• Junior Masters Classic Physique — 1st Place
John Hogan (61)
• Masters Bodybuilding — 1st Place
• Grand Masters Bodybuilding — 1st Place
