Background
Gollan was born in Paddington, London, the son of Spencer Gollan a racehorse owner and sportsman.
Gollan was born in Paddington, London, the son of Spencer Gollan a racehorse owner and sportsman.
He was deaf and mute. He was initially a single sculler and first entered the Wingfield Sculls in 1914. In 1920 Gollan was runner up to Jack Beresford in the Diamond Challenge Sculls at Henley Royal Regatta. and in the Wingfield Sculls.
From 1920 he was Beresford"s toughest competitor in the Wingfield Sculls which in 1921 were decided on a foul after Beresford"s boat was holed in a clash with Gollan.
Gollan was again runner up to Beresford in that year. In 1925 he was again runner-up to Beresford at Henley.
Gollan died at Worthing, West Sussex, at the age of 75.
He was a member of both Thames Rowing Club and Vesta Rowing Club.