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.<\/p>\n
Held annually in Sonoma County since 2005, the California Naturals has become one of Northern California\u2019s premier drug-tested natural bodybuilding competitions, bringing together athletes of all ages who share a passion for health, fitness, and personal excellence.<\/p>\n
After more than a year of preparation, Team Brink brought eight athletes to this year\u2019s event, producing one of the team\u2019s strongest performances to date.<\/p>\n
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\u2019s Best Poser Award.<\/p>\n
Sarah Azevedo earned first place in both the Novice and Open Bikini Diva divisions, securing her professional card.<\/p>\n
Biviany Hernandez won the Overall Wellness title, earned her professional card, and received the Most Symmetrical Award.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Additional Team Brink athletes also enjoyed outstanding performances:<\/p>\n
\u2022 Jerry Keo<\/strong> \u2014 1st Place, Novice Bodybuilding<\/p>\n \u2022 Mimi Patterson<\/strong> \u2014 1st Place, Ultra Masters Women\u2019s Physique; 2nd Place, Grand Masters Women\u2019s Physique<\/p>\n \u2022 John Hogan<\/strong> \u2014 1st Place, Masters Bodybuilding; 1st Place, Grand Masters Bodybuilding<\/p>\n 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\u2019s prestigious Most Muscular Award.<\/p>\n \u201cFor me, the greatest reward wasn\u2019t standing on stage,\u201d Jantz said. \u201cIt was watching our athletes accomplish goals they\u2019ve spent more than a year working toward. Seeing that confidence, excitement, and pride is why I love coaching.\u201d<\/p>\n One of the weekend\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n Following the competition, Team Brink continued a tradition that has become part of the team\u2019s 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\u2019 accomplishments and expressed excitement about continuing that relationship.<\/p>\n \u201cOne of my favorite parts of coaching is supporting the local community that has supported us for so many years,\u201d said Jantz. \u201cWhether it\u2019s local gyms, restaurants, photographers, or small businesses, we\u2019re all stronger when we support one another.\u201d<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n It\u2019s about building healthier people, stronger communities, and lifelong friendships.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Team Brink results<\/strong><\/p>\n 2026 INBA\/PNBA California Naturals & Wolfpack Classic<\/p>\n Eliot Brooker (20)<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 Junior Bodybuilding \u2014 1st Place<\/p>\n \u2022 Open Classic Physique \u2014 1st Place (Pro Card)<\/p>\n \u2022 Open Bodybuilding \u2014 1st Place (Pro Card)<\/p>\n \u2022 Best Poser Award<\/p>\n Sarah Azevedo (39)<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 Novice Bikini Diva \u2014 1st Place<\/p>\n \u2022 Open Bikini Diva \u2014 1st Place (Pro Card)<\/p>\n Jerry Keo (33)<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 Novice Bodybuilding \u2014 1st Place<\/p>\n Mimi Patterson (67)<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 Ultra Masters Women\u2019s Physique \u2014 1st Place<\/p>\n \u2022 Grand Masters Women\u2019s Physique \u2014 2nd Place<\/p>\n Coach Chris Jantz (57)<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 PNBA Pro Grand Masters Bodybuilding \u2014 1st Place<\/p>\n \u2022 Most Muscular Award<\/p>\n Biviany Hernandez (30)<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 Open Wellness \u2014 1st Place (Pro Card)<\/p>\n \u2022 Most Symmetrical Award<\/p>\n Ryan Nolan (39)<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 Open Sports Model \u2014 1st Place (Pro Card)<\/p>\n \u2022 Junior Masters Sports Model \u2014 1st Place<\/p>\n \u2022 Junior Masters Classic Physique \u2014 1st Place<\/p>\n John Hogan (61)<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 Masters Bodybuilding \u2014 1st Place<\/p>\n \u2022 Grand Masters Bodybuilding \u2014 1st Place<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n