About Oxford Powersports

Proud heritage. Modern coaching. A community of strength.

From Morris Motors to Modern Day

Founded in 1964 as Morris Motors Weightlifting Club, Oxford Powersports has grown into one of the UK’s most respected strength training communities. Over the decades, we’ve trained champions, guided beginners, and built a culture where every lifter matters.

Training All Ages & Abilities

We are proud of our diverse membership here at OXP.  We have people from all sorts of backgrounds and from all around the world.  We also have a very good understanding of neurodiversity and inclusion is at the heart of what we do

Champions Built Here

Our coaches have developed national and international athletes across Olympic weightlifting. But success at Oxford Powersports isn’t just measured in medals — it’s seen in every member who lifts a little more, moves a little better, and feels more confident.

Diversity Is Our Strength

Our club welcomes everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexuality, or neurodiversity. We actively create a safe, inclusive training space that celebrates differences and unites lifters under one shared passion.

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Marius Hardiman

Head coach at Oxford Powersports

Marius has a long history in the sport spanning over 40 years. As a young boy, back in 1982, Marius was picked up and developed by Eddie Saxton of Morris Motors and took his first British title in 1986.  In the following year he was included in the British team and came second in the Power Pentathlon in West Germany, a prestigious Weightlifting/Athletic event for juniors.  In 1989 there were two more British titles at junior level and a visit to East Germany for the Kalikristall Cup after which he began his senior lifting career.

At senior level two more British titles followed and participation in world and European competitions.  One of the highlights was gaining supreme champion at the Silver Dragon tournament whilst also achieving a British record.

After retirement Marius became a coach, developing many British champions and developing lifters through to International level.  He founded the lifting league alongside Giles Greenwood and Rob Anderson in 2014.  And in 2017 the club won club of the year at the British Youth Championships.


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