Kerrie and Anna watched the 1994 Commonwealth Games (that took place in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada) on television, where they saw Australian racing cyclist (Kathy Watt) compete, prompting them to try the sport.

[1] In 2002 and after winning 2 x Commonwealth Games Gold Medals in Manchester, Meares was awarded the Queensland Sportswoman of the Year.

[3] As a Junior athlete, Meares was extremely successful breaking numerous State and National records in Sprint discipline events.

[4] Meares retired from professional track cycling in 2007 and married former compatriot and sportswoman Emily Rosemond.

[8] Following retirement from cycling, via the Adelaide Advertiser Kerrie announced her marriage to Olympic speed-skater Emily Rosemond in 2015.