Natalia Duco Soler, known professionally as Natalia Duco, is a prominent Chilean shot putter and former elite athlete who achieved international success in track and field, including Olympic finals and South American titles, before transitioning to psychology, motivational speaking, and media appearances.
Quick Facts
- Full Name: Natalia Duco Soler
- Stage Name: Natalia Duco
- Born: January 31, 1989
- Age: 37 years old
- Birthplace: San Felipe, Valparaíso, Chile
- Nationality: Chilean
- Occupation: Former Shot Putter, Psychologist, Motivational Speaker
- Height: 177 cm
- Religion: Christianity
- Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Duco
- Siblings: Unknown
- Spouse: None
- Children: Luciano
- Relationship: Single
- Net Worth: $500,000 to $1 million
Early Life and Education
Natalia Duco was born on January 31, 1989, in San Felipe, Valparaíso, Chile. She was raised by her parents, whose real names are unknown but can be identified as Mr. and Mrs. Duco. There is no public information regarding her siblings.
Her ethnicity is Chilean (Latin American). Her religion is Christianity. She began her athletic career at age 15 and later studied psychology at Universidad Gabriela Mistral, graduating and completing her professional practice.
Career
Natalia Duco started competing in shot put at a young age, winning gold at the 2008 World Junior Championships and competing in multiple Olympics (2008, 2012, 2016, 2024), where she reached finals and set the Chilean national record of 18.80 m in 2012. She earned multiple South American titles and medals in Pan American and Bolivarian Games.
After a four-year suspension for a banned substance in 2018, she returned in 2022. Post-athletics, she won MasterChef Celebrity Chile in 2020, became a licensed psychologist, and now delivers motivational talks on resilience and personal development.
Social Media
- Instagram: @nataliaduco
- Facebook: Natalia Duco
- Twitter: @NataliaDucoSole
Personal Life
Natalia Duco, 37, became a mother in 2021 to her son Luciano, born from her relationship with former partner Rafael Bueno, a Cuban dentist. The couple separated after his birth, and she has focused on single motherhood while balancing her career. Her height is 177 centimeters.
Net Worth
Natalia Duco‘s estimated net worth ranges from $500,000 to $1 million. Her income primarily comes from her athletic career, media appearances, brand endorsements, motivational speaking engagements, and her work in psychology and content creation.