Herbert did likewise. Liz McColgan (born Elizabeth Lynch) is a runner, coach and Olympic athlete who lived on the outskirts of Carnoustie. At the 1988 Summer Olympic Games in Seoul, she was the Silver Medallist for the 10,000 metres. She captured the gold medal for the 10,000 metres at the 1991 World Championships in Athletics held in Tokyo. She also was the women's champion for the 1991 New York City Marathon, the 1992 Tokyo Marathon and the 1996 London Marathon. She is a Member of the Most Excellent Order of the Brit'h Empire (MBE). Fred Martin, who was goalkeeper for Aberdeen F.C. from 1946 to 1960 and who was in goal for Scotland's 1954 World Cup squad, was born in Carnoustie and played for Carnoustie Panmure in his early career. Kevin McDonald, Fulham F.C. midfielder, was born in Carnoustie in 1988. Alice M G White aka Alicen White, an award-winning author and playwright, was born in Carnoustie in 1908. See also List of places in Angus Notes References External links OurCarnoustie Local community website focussing on events Towns in Angus, Scotland Populated coastal places in Scotland